Kaduna State University has released the approved cut off marks for the 2025/2026 admission exercise. Candidates seeking admission into KASU must meet the required UTME score for their chosen course before they can participate in the admission screening process.

The cut off marks vary by programme. While many courses accept candidates with 170 and above, highly competitive programmes such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Computer Science require much higher scores.

KASU General Admission Requirements 2025/2026

To qualify for admission into Kaduna State University, candidates must:

  1. Score at least 170 in UTME

  2. Choose KASU as their first choice institution

  3. Possess a minimum of five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics

  4. Meet the required subject combination for the chosen course

  5. Participate in the university screening exercise

Candidates applying for competitive courses are advised to aim far above the minimum score to improve their admission chances.

KASU Cut Off Marks by Course 2025/2026

Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Course

Cut Off Mark

Agriculture

170

Architecture

170

Building

170

Environmental Management

170

Estate Management

170

Quantity Surveying

170

Medical and Health Related Courses

Course

Cut Off Mark

Medicine and Surgery

220

Doctor of Physiotherapy

200

Medical Laboratory Science

200

Nursing

200

Radiography

200

Pharmacy

200

Arts and Humanities Courses

Course

Cut Off Mark

Arabic Studies

170

Christian Religious Studies

170

English Studies

170

French

170

Hausa

170

History

170

Islamic Studies

170

Linguistics

170

Theatre Art

170

Education Courses

Course

Cut Off Mark

Education and Arabic

170

Education and Biology

170

Education and Chemistry

170

Education and CRS

170

Education and Economics

170

Education and English Studies

170

Education and Geography

170

Education and Hausa

170

Education and Islamic Studies

170

Education and Mathematics

170

Education and Physics

170

Social Sciences and Management Courses

Course

Cut Off Mark

Broadcasting

180

Journalism and Media Studies

180

Mass Communication

180

Criminology and Security Studies

180

Economics

180

International Relations

180

Political Science

180

Sociology

180

Accounting

180

Business Administration

180

Public Administration

180

Banking and Finance

170

Entrepreneurship

170

Marketing

170

Procurement Management

170

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

170

Computing and Engineering Courses

Course

Cut Off Mark

Cyber Security

200

Data Science

200

Information Systems

200

Software Engineering

200

Computer Science

200

Computer Engineering

200

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

200

Mechanical Engineering

200

Science Courses

Course

Cut Off Mark

Biology

180

Biochemistry

180

Biotechnology

180

Microbiology

180

Chemistry

170

Industrial Chemistry

170

Mathematics

170

Physics

170

Statistics

170

Environmental Standard

170

Geography and Geophysics

170

KASU Departmental Cut Off Mark

KASU departmental cut off marks are usually different from the general JAMB cut off marks. The departmental score is the final benchmark used for admission selection.

For several years, Kaduna State University has not officially released departmental merit or catchment cut off marks to the public. If the university releases any updated departmental benchmarks for the 2025/2026 session, this page will be updated accordingly.

Important Information

Candidates who do not meet the required score for their preferred course may consider changing to another programme with a lower cut off mark.

Competitive programmes such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, Computer Science, and Mass Communication usually attract many applicants, so higher scores improve admission chances.

Candidates should also ensure their O’Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS and the university portal where required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the general cut off mark for KASU in 2025/2026?
A: The general JAMB cut off mark for Kaduna State University ranges from 170 to 220, depending on the course.

Q: Does KASU conduct Post UTME screening?
A: KASU mainly conducts online screening for candidates after the release of the Post UTME form.

Q: Does KASU accept second choice candidates?
A: Candidates are usually required to choose KASU as their first choice institution before admission consideration.

Q: What are the O’Level requirements for KASU admission?
A: Candidates must have at least five relevant credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Q: Can I change my course if I do not meet the cut off mark?
A: Yes. Candidates who do not meet the required cut off mark for a course may apply for a change of course to a less competitive programme.

Q: How much are KASU school fees?
A: KASU school fees vary by course and level of study. Fees generally range from about ₦150,000 to ₦500,000 depending on the programme.